Today I was having a discussion with another mother about breastfeeding.. I get everyone has…
Today I was having a discussion with another mother about breastfeeding.. I get everyone has different options on it and how long you should feed the baby, but I was curious when is the right age to stop breastfeeding or is there even a “Right Age”??
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I really don’t have an opinion. Whatever works best for mom and baby is cool with me. 😊
Taylor··
Мама сына-младенца
I’m just curious because I am currently breastfeeding and I don’t know what age I want to stop breastfeeding at and I’ve talk to some mother about it but I feel like the ages they stop at are just way to old for me I feel like a Year is long enough. But some mothers do it way past that.. No judgement at all!
A··
Мама двоих (младенец)
I hear ya. If a year works best for you, then absolutely make that your goal!
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Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (26 нед.)
I personally do not think there is a right age to stop. I think it is whatever is best for you, your family and baby. I tried, even saw the lactation consultant weeekly for like over a month. For baby and i, it just didnt work out due to medical reasons. My daughter ended up being completely formula fed by 8 weeks. If all goes well for our next little one. I will try breastfeeding again hopefully we wont run into the same issues as my daughter but as soon as i go to work i will stop. It will just make it easier for whomever is watching my kids. As well as for me being at back work.
Lanie Jay·
When you and your baby are ready. Not my boobs, not my problem. They call baby teeth milk teeth for a reason. It was normal to breast feed until the milk teeth fall out.
Melinda Westad·
I think it’s best to let your baby self wean within reason. Around age 2 they shouldn’t be nursing as much, maybe 2x a day is great, but really it’s up to Mom and baby.
Before I had kids I always thought it was weird to breastfeed past one year but then once I had a baby I couldn’t imagine stopping at one year. They’re still babies at 12 months and it’s not like they suddenly don’t need breast milk anymore. Your milk changes with the age of your baby. I let her self wean and she was totally done by 2.5 which was perfect timing for us. I plan to let my son do the same. It’s such a short time in your child’s whole life, enjoy it while it lasts!